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Oct 22
47m 36s

207. What Does It Really Mean to Be Flue...

My English Matters
About this episode

What does it really mean to be fluent in English? Does it mean speaking without making mistakes, knowing lots of vocabulary, or being able to speak quickly?


In this live replay, Madam Azimah and Amnah explore what fluency really looks like, why knowing English isn't always enough, and what you can do to express your thoughts more clearly and confidently.


If you've been learning English for years but still struggle to express yourself sometimes, this session is for you!


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Want to improve your English fluency but not sure where to start?


Join us for our FREE live masterclass, Your Path to English Fluency, happening this Saturday, 24 October, at 10 AM (Malaysia time) on Zoom!


Madam Azimah will walk you through the key skills to master at each level of English, how much time and practice it takes to make progress, and how to create a learning plan that fits your busy schedule.


You'll also receive notes and exercises when you attend live!


Save your seat here: https://myenglishmatters.com/masterclass/

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